about 1 month ago

Lauren Betts Leads UCLA to Final Four Win vs. Texas With a Double-Double

Betts dropped 16 points and 11 rebounds, helping UCLA to its first ever NCAA championship game, with a 51-44 win vs. Texas in the Final Four. Although Texas tried fighting back, UCLA took control in the 4th quarter, sealing the victory. Kiki Rice dropped 11 points, while Giannis Kneepkens and Gabriela Jaquez both had 10 points each for UCLA.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 1 month ago

South Carolina’s 2023 Final Four Loss to Iowa Still Lingers for Dawn Staley

Staley said South Carolina’s 2023 Final Four loss still lingers despite another return to the sport’s biggest stage. “I’m haunted by 2023,” she said, calling that Gamecocks group “pretty special.” Staley said Friday’s semifinal chance became a response to that pain, with her team determined to “lay it on the line” and find a way through.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Warriors Targeting $18M-$24M Per Year Deal With Kristaps Porzingis This Summer

"Early talks surrounding Porzingis's projected contract point in the direction of a deal somewhere in the $18 million to $24 million per year range," per Brett Siegel. The Warriors are fully committed to getting a deal done with Porzingis quickly this summer, with the big man set to hit free agency in summer this year.

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Fred VanVleet Pushes Back on Victor Wembanyama's MVP Campaign With Luka Doncic's Example

"This is my one thing I don't like," VanVleet said, taking issue with Wemby's MVP campaigning moving the needle more than Doncic's numbers. "Luka been averaging 40, 10, and 10 for the last 2-3 weeks and he's been going down. Wemby gets up there in a press conference and says 'I'm the MVP' and he goes up?"

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Fred VanVleet Warns It Will Take Time for the Rockets to Build Chemistry With Kevin Durant

"You underestimate how big of a star he is and how much of a narrative comes with people wanting to jump on it," VanVleet said of Durant's arrival in Houston. Five contributors who played a monumental role last season have logged little to zero minutes this year. "Dillon, Jalen, me, Steven," he listed. "That stuff takes time."

By Adit Pujari

about 1 month ago

Kevin Garnett Sees Victor Wembanyama Chasing Michael Jordan Territory

Garnett said Wembanyama’s two-way rise could put him in rare company, while Matt Barnes predicted he’ll be “the next guy” to win both Defensive Player of the Year and MVP. Barnes pointed to Wemby’s 24 points, 11 rebounds, and defensive impact, while Garnett said the Spurs star is already “making everybody raise their level of play.”

By Raahib Singh

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